Caring For Your Hearing Aids

You've invested in hearing aids and now you've enjoying life with better hearing. Here are some care and safety guidelines to make sure your hearing aids work their best for many years to come.

Turn off your hearing aid before you go to bed. This will avoid unnecessary battery drain when you're not wearing your hearing aids.

If moisture builds up inside your hearing aids during the day, leave the battery door open at night to allow internal components to dry. This will prolong the life of your hearing aids. Excessive moisture may require a dehumidifier or silica-based drying agent that can be purchased from your hearing care professional.

Keep your hearing aids away from heat. Refrain from placing them in your automobile glove compartment on warm days, near a radiator, or, in direct sunlight. Avoid using a hair dryer while wearing your hearing aids. It's also a good idea not to expose your hearing aids (or your ears) to extreme cold.

Remove your hearing aids before using hair spray, spray perfume, shaving lotions, insect repellant or powders, as these items can damage or clog the tiny components in your hearing devices.

Use the correct battery size for your particular hearing aid. If you use zin-air batteries, let them sit outside of your hearing aid for a full minute after you remove the battery tab, and before you insert them. This will insure that the batteries charge fully and give you the longest possible battery life.

Because modern hearing aids are so tiny, it's advisable to place them in a small container after you remove them. This may prevent knocking them to the floor, or putting an item on top of them.